MADISON, Wis. - Earlier today, Wisconsin coaches received a verbal commitment from Florida native Dezmen Southward. To add to the excitement, head coach Bret Bielema received the second verbal of the day from Menominee (Michigan) high school standout Jacob Pedersen.

The All-State and All-U.P. performer visited Madison this past weekend during which Bielema offered him a full ride scholarship. At this time, it is believed Pedersen will round out the 2009 recruiting class and will come to campus next fall as a tight end joining fellow recruit Brian Wozniak at the position.